Goldsboro, North Carolina vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 40.2% more expensive than Goldsboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,882 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Goldsboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Cary
than in Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro, NC vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Goldsboro, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher